Oct 09 Container Gardening in the Desert 1:30 – 3 p.m., Oct. 9, 2026 Pima County Join us at the library. Learn raised bed and container gardening basics—save water, deter critters, reduce strain, and grow edibles and flowers successfully.
Oct 09 Growing Herbs in the Sonoran Desert 2 – 3:30 p.m., Oct. 9, 2026 Pima County Join us at the library. Herb gardening in Tucson is easy & rewarding! Learn the best herbs, planting times & container tips for year-round growing success.
Oct 10 Image Desert Tortoise in Desert Landscape Planning & Planting a Desert Tortoise Habitat 8 – 10 a.m., Oct. 10, 2026 Pima County
Oct 10 Glorious Winter Gardens 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Oct. 10, 2026 Pima County Join us at the library. Protect your garden from chilly desert nights! Learn cold-proofing tips, tough plants, and easy ideas for winter beauty and color.
Oct 11 Image Adobe Stock DIG IN-PERSON Vines with Purpose: Edible, Ornamental & Everything in Between 2 – 4 p.m., Oct. 11, 2026 Maricopa County Registration: $20 Registration Closes 12:00 pm October 11, 2026. Walk-ins Welcome. This class will be in-person at the University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative Extension, 4341 E Broadway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85040 Speaker: Master Gardener Sherry Rindels-Larsen Discover vines that do more than climb, from edibles to ornamental bloomers that soften walls and ground to trailing spreaders that fill space with color and texture. This session highlights versatile vines that thrive in our unique climate. Learn how to choose the right vine for beauty, harvest, shade, or ground cover, and how to make them flourish with ease.
Oct 12 NEW! Short Take: Highlighting Native Plants: Quail Bush, Atriplex lentiformis 5 – 5:30 p.m., Oct. 12, 2026 Pima County Join us Online. Discover quail bush, Atriplex lentiformis, a resilient desert native. Learn how it supports wildlife and brings beauty and ecological value to arid gardens.
Oct 13 Image Storytime with Mel 9 – 10 a.m., Oct. 13, 2026 Gila County San Carlos Apache Tribe Bring your little one ages 0 to 5 to the San Carlos Community and Apache College Library from 9:00 am- 10:00 am. We are going to read a story together and do a fun activity together. Let's have a snack, read a book and do a fun activity together. Hope to see you and your little one there.
Oct 13 Passive Rainwater Harvesting 1:30 – 3 p.m., Oct. 13, 2026 Pima County Join us at the library. Passive Rainwater Harvesting captures runoff, to water plants and recharge groundwater—easy, low-cost, and great for your garden!
Oct 14 Vermiculture in the Central Highlands 1 – 2 p.m., Oct. 14, 2026 Yavapai County Paulden Library
